Disinfecting apparatus.



E. R.v WILLIAMS. DISINFEGTING APPARATUS. APPLIOATION FILED JAN. 11, 1913.

1,096,143.. Patented May12,1914.-

INVENT OR COLUMBIA PLANOGRAPH cov, WASHINGTON, D. C

UNITED STATES PATENT @FFTQE.

EDWARD E. WILLIAMS, OF SHARPSBURG, PENNSYLVANIA, ASSIGNOR OF ONE-THIRD TO JOSEPH WILLIAMS AND ONE-THIRD TO WILLIAM H. WILLIAMS, BOTH F SHARPSBURG, PENNSYLVANIA.

DISINFECTING APPARATUS.

Specification of Letters Patent.

Patented May 12, 1914.

To all whom it may concern Be it known that I, EDWARD R. lViLLmMs, a resident of Sharpsburg, in the county of Allegheny and State of Pennsylvania, have invented a new and useful Improvement in Disinfecting Apparatus, of which the following is a specification.

This invention relates to disinfectors and deodorizers, and particularly to the sup-- porting means therefor.

The object of the invention is to provide simple and inexpensive means for firmly and rigidly supporting the receptacleand the cup or cups from which the liquid disinfectant or deodorant is discharged, and which prevents wear of the cup by contact of the receptacle therewith, and is cleanly and sanitary.

Other objects of the invention are in part obvious and in part will appear hereinafter.

In the drawings Figure 1 represents a sectional elevation through a disinfecting and deodorizing apparatus and a bracket for supporting the same, embodying the invention; Fig. 2 is a perspective view of the bracket or support shown in Fig. 1; Fig. 8 is a detail sectional elevation of the lower supporting arm of the bracket and a portion of the receptacle and cups, and illustrating a modification; Fig. 4 is .a perspective view of the bracket illustrated in Fig. 3; Fig. 5 is a detail sectional view on the line 5-5, Fig. 1; Fig. 6 is a similar view on the line 6--6, Fig. 4; Fig. 7 is a detail perspective view of a cup shown in Fig. 3; and Fig. 8 is a detail view of a retainer.

The disinfecting or deodorizing apparatus shown in the drawings comprises a receptacle 1, which may be of any size or shape, but preferably is in the form of a cylindrical glass bottle which is closed at its upper end, as at 2, and at its lower end is reduced to provide a central outlet 3. The first reduction in the diameter of the receptacle provides an annular wall 4 which is inset from the periphery of the receptacle and is threaded for a purpose which will hereinafter appear. This reduction also forms an annular shoulder 5 extending from the threaded wall 4 to the extreme outer wall of the receptacle. The second reduction 6 forms the outlet 3 and provides clearance for a wick 7 that is used in connection with the receptacle.

The disinfectant or deodorant 8, which is contained within the receptacle 1, flows out through the bottom outlet 3 into an inner cup 9, which is threaded at its upper edge so that it can be screwed upon the threaded annular wall 4: of the receptacle. In operation, suflicient of thedisinfectant or deodorant flows by gravity from the outlet 3 into the cup 9 to form a liquid'seal for the receptacle, thereby preventing air from entering the receptacle and hence also pre venting further flow of liquid therefrom until enough of the liquid is removed from the cup 9 to break the liquid seal, as will be readily understood. The side wall of the cup 9 is provided with one or more apertures 10, three being shown, which are preferably arranged at different levels. The wick 7 is made of suitable material and is arranged with one end lyingin the liquid in the cup 9 and the other end extending through any one of the apertures 10 in the cup 9 to the outside of the. cup and down the side thereof, in order that the contents of the cup 9 may be conveyed therefrom by capillary action. The amount and rapidity of fiow may be regulated by placing the wick in the various holes or apertures 10, or by using one or more wicks. The wick is held in properposition close to the wall of cup 9 and with its inner end in the liquid by a retainer 11, formed of thin sheet metal having its outer portion channeled, as at 12, to confine the wick, and its inner portion reduced, as at 13, and passing through one of the apertures 10. The extreme inner end of the retainer is provided with edge projections 14 to embrace the wick and retain it in position as stated. It will of course be understood that the reduced end ofthe retainer is small enough to pass through the apertures 10 and that it is bent or folded on itself -into the shape shown after being passed therethrough.

.15 denotes an outer cup, which is of a depth and diameter greater than the inner cup'9, and at its upper edge is provided with an annular flange or bead 16, prefer ably of less diameter than the largest diameter of the receptacle. The outer end of the wick 7 extends down through the channeled portion 12 of the retainer to the bottom of the cup to convey the contents of the inner cup 9 to the cup 15, and the latter is provided at one side with a discharge tube or outlet 17, hereinafter to be referred to.

The receptacle 1 and the cups used therewith are supported by a bracket, which in the present instance comprises a base 18, in the form of an elongated bar, preferably formed of cast metal, and provided with suitable means for securing it to a wall or support, such as the screw-holes 19. Said base at its lower end is provided with a rectangular boss 20 which fits in a similarly shaped socket 21 in one end of an arm 22,

the other end of which is in the form of a ring or annulus 23 which surrounds the outer cup 15 and supports the cup and receptacle. To rigidly secure the arm 22 to the base 18, a screw 24 is passed from the rear through an aperture in the base 18 and boss 20 and is threaded into a socketin the end of the arm 22. The rectangular boss 20 and the socket into which it fits provide a very firm connection and prevent rotation of the arm on the boss, thus holding the ring or annulus 23 in a horizontal plane with the receptacle and cups on a vertical axis. King or annulus 23 may, however, be integral or in one piece with the base 18, if desired.

The flange or bead 16 on the cup 15 may rest directly upon the upper edge 25 of the ring 23 to support the cup, as indicated in Fig. 1, in which case the annular flat shoulder 5 of the receptacle 1 rests upon the flange or head 16 of the cup 15, thereby supporting the receptacle upon the cup. Preferably, however, the ring 28 is provided with an annular groove or depression 26, to receive and conceal the flange or head 16 of the cup, in which case the annular flat shoulder 5 of the receptacle rests directly upon the upper edge 25 of the ring, as shown in Fig. 3. The cup and receptacle are thus separately supported by the ring 23 so that there is no contact between the receptacle and the cup 15. This is desirable because the cup 15 is preferably formed of brass or like ma.- terial, provided with a non-corroding coating, such as by being nickel-plated, and if the receptacle contacted with the cup this coating would soon wear off. Moreover, the close fit between the receptacle and ring preventsdirt or water getting into the outer cup and interfering with proper operation.

The upperend of the base 18 is provided with alatferal lboss'for enlargementl27 which is preferably channeled in its side faces, as

at '28,to receive the opposite ends 29 of a holding arm or member 30, wlnch p're'ferablycomprises a inetal' strap bent to form an annulus or'ring-like portionfgl which i surrounds the reduced upper end 2 of the receptacle 1. The ends 29 of the arm 30 are;

proyided with apertures 32 and the boss' 2'7 is 'provided wlth an aperture 33*through which is passed a bolt 34 having a nut 35 to removably secure the arm 30 to the base.

To fill the receptacle the nut 35 is loosened to enable the holding arm 30 to be swung upwardly away from the receptacle 1, the bolt 3% acting as a pivot. The receptacle 1 and the inner cup 9 are then lifted out of the bracket,'leaving the outer cup 15 supported by the lower arm thereof. The cup 9 is unscrewed from the receptacle and the latter is then inverted and filled. The cup 9 is now replaced on the receptacle and the latter again inverted to the position shown in Fig. l and replaced in the bracket. Suthcient of the liquid flows from the bottom outlet into the inner cup, to form a liquid seal, as stated. The receptacle and the cup 9 being placed in position in the bracket, the upper arm is then swung down and the nut 35 tightened to rigidly clamp the receptacle in position. The material in the inner cup is conveyed to the outer cup by the wick 7 and flows out through the discharge tube 17.

Under some circumstances it is advisable to have the discharge tube 17 located as close to the base 18 as possible, as when the liquid to be conducted from the discharge tube, by a suitable conduit, to a closet or the like, while in other cases it is desirable to have the discharge tube as far from the base as possible, as when the liquid is intended to drip from the discharge tube 17 into a urinal. For this purpose I provide means for retaining or looking the cup 15 in any one of a plurality of positions. This means may be of the character shown in Fig. 1 and comprising oppositely disposed sockets or notches 36 in the inner face of the ring 23, with which cooperates a boss or projection 37 formed-by pressing out a small portion of the material of the cup 15. Cup 15 may be placed in the ring so that the projection 37 engages either of the notches 3G. Preferably, however, the cup 15 is formed with a portion of its wall or flange non-circular, that is, either triangular, square, pentagonal, hexagonal, or with any number of sides, but preferably with an even number, as shown at 88, Fig. 7, where the cup shown is hexagonal in shape. In this case the ring 23 is formedvwith inner projecting portions 39, making the inner wall'of the ring hexagonal in shapeto'lit thump; Obviously, by re! vmoving the cu 'i'fr'om the ring, and rotating itfthrough angles of'60.,"120 or 180,"theQ positionof the discharge outlet 17. maybe varled as des'lred, to place the same nearer.

thatadvertising devices or other insignia,

which may be imprinted or placed upon the .receptacle, may be permanently held inpo sition at the front of the apparatus. In

the form shown in Fig. 1 this comprises a small boss or teat 40 which projects from one side of the reduced upper end 2 of the receptacle and into the space between the members 29 of the arm 30. The portion 31 of the arm 80 may, however, be polygonal in shape, as shown in Fig. 4, in which case the reduced portion at the upper end of the receptacle will be of corresponding shape and thus prevent rotation of the receptacle therein. It will also be understood that, instead of providing sockets or channels 28 in the side walls of the boss 27 to receive the arms 29 of the upper member 30, I may form the boss 27 with flat sides and provide the arms 29 with channeled ends 41 to surround or embrace the boss, as shown in Fig. 6.

The apparatus described is simple and effective and can be cheaply constructed. The supporting bracket is made of but few parts and rigidly holds the disinfecting apparatus in the proper position to deliver the disinfectant or deodorant to the place desired.

lVhat I claim is 1. A disinfecting apparatus, comprising a receptacle having a bottom outlet, a cup surrounding the lower end of the receptacle and arranged to receive liquid therefrom and provided with a projecting edge portion, and a bracket or support comprising a base adapted to be secured to a wall, an arm thereon provided with a ring-like portion surrounding said cup and having a groove to receive the projecting edge portion of said cup and support the same, and said receptacle above said cup having a portion resting on the upper edge of said ring-like arm.

2. A disinfecting apparatus, comprising a receptacle having a bottom outlet, a cup surrounding the lower end of said receptacle and arranged to receive liquid therefrom, a bracket or support therefor comprising a base adapted to be secured to a wall, and an arm thereon provided with a portion surrounding said cup and having a non-circu'- lar inner wall, said cup being provided at one side with a discharge outlet for liquid and having a portion shaped to correspond with the non-circular portion of said arm to thereby prevent rotation of the cup in said arm, said cup being adapted to be placed in different positions in said arm with said discharge outlet at different distances from the base.

3. A disinfecting apparatus, comprising a receptacle having a bottom outlet, a cup surrounding the lower end of the receptacle and arranged to receive liquid therefrom, said cup being non-circular in shape and provided with a projecting edge portion, and

a bracket or support comprising a base adapted to be secured to a wall, an arm thereon provided with a ring-like portion surrounding said cup and shaped to correspond therewith and having a groove to receive the projecting edge portion of said cup and support the same, said cup at one side being provided with a discharge outlet and being adjustable in said arm to place said outlet at diiferent distances from'said base.

4. A disinfecting apparatus, comprising a receptacle having a bottom outlet, a cup surrounding the lower end of the receptacle and arranged to receive liquid therefrom, said cup being non-circular in shape and provided with a projecting edge portion, and a bracket or support comprising a base adapted to be secured to a wall, an arm thereon provided with a ring-like portion surrounding said cup and shaped to correspond therewith and having a groove to receive the projecting edge portion of said cup and support the same, said receptacle above said cup having a portion resting on the upper edge of said ring-like arm, and said cup at one side having a discharge outlet for liquid.

5. A disinfecting apparatus, comprising a receptacle having a bottom outlet, a cup surrounding the lower end of the receptacle and arranged to receive liquid therefrom and provided at one side with a discharge outlet, a bracket or support comprising a base adapted to be secured to a wall, an arm thereon provided with a portion surrounding said cup, said cup and arm being so shaped that the cup may be held in different angular positions in said arm, an upper arm on said base having a portion surrounding the upper end of said receptacle, and interengaging parts on said receptacle and upper arm arranged to lock the receptacle non-rotatably in a single position in said bracket.

6. A disinfecting apparatus, comprising a receptacle having a bottom outlet, a cup surrounding the lower end of the receptacle and arranged to receive liquid therefrom and provided with a discharge outlet for liquid, a bracket or support comprising a base adapted to be secured to a wall, a lower arm thereon arranged to support said cup, an upper arm on said base arranged to engage said receptacle, and means for preventing rotation of said receptacle in said upper arm.

In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand.

EDWVARD R. WILLIAMS. Witnesses:

ELBERT L. HYDE, F. W. WINTER.

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